Melograno is Hollywood's New Lunch Hotspot

Melograno Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm

ANTIPASTI e INSALATE

Cuori di Carciofo e Ruchetta con Parmigiano (v)
Baby artichoke hearts tossed with shaved parmesan cheese and lemon dressing over wild arugula and frisee lettuce $13.50

Rosto di Cappone e Castagne Candite

Cold capon roulade over white lettuce and candied chestnut, lemon hazelnut dressing $11.50

Stracci di Salmerino e Limone ai Capperi
House cured wild Chinook salmon, preserved lemon and caper dressing, American caviar, mixed organic lettuce $9.50

Carpaccio di Bue Arrosto
Charred rare beef tenderloin, mixed lettuce and light citronette dressing $16.50

Barbabietole e Caprino con Bagna Cauda (v)
Slow roasted organic baby beets, rainbow lettuce, pan roasted goat cheese cake and light bagna cauda dressing $13.50

(v) Vegetarian

Le ZUPPE

Zucca e Amaretti (v)
Organic butternut squash soup flavored with amaretto cookies and cinnamon $5.75

Our soups are made fresh daily and Dairy Free.

Di Oggi
Daily specials - ask your server

Le PASTE e il RISO

Tagliolini al Pomodoro (v)
Fresh angel hair pasta sautéed with organic tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil $11.50

Taglierini al Brasato di Lepre e Melograno
Fresh angel hair pasta served with Barolo wine braised Hare and pomegranate reduction sauce $16.50

Penne al Ragu di Salsiccia
Short pasta sautéed with our own House cured sausage and pecorino cheese $13.50

Tagliatelle Nere ai Gamberetti, Ruchetta e Burro di Tartufo
Fresh black squid ink tagliatelle sautéed with rock shrimp, wild arugula, medley of cherry tomatoes and black truffle butter $14.50

La CARNE e il PESCE

Filetto di Sogliola al Dragoncello
Oven baked Petrale sole, tarragon butter sauce over parsnips mash $19.75

Spalla di Maiale
Braised pork shoulder over soft polenta, heirloom vegetables and braised jus $15.50

Brasato di Bue al Barolo e Polenta
Slowly braised beef with Barolo wine and pomegranate with soft yellow corn soft polenta $16.75

Bistecca ai Ferri
10 oz. Prime strip steak with organic heirloom vegetables and pomegranate reduction $24.75

Radiconi al Forno (v)
Roasted seasonal organic root vegetable plate $12.00

(v) Vegetarian

We choose organic or all natural, nitrate and hormone free ingredients whenever possible.

Prices and menu items are subject to change.

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

323-465-6650

www.melogranohollywood.com

Antinori Wine Dinner at Melograno in Hollywood

Please join us at Melograno on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm for a very special Antinori Wine Dinner as we pay homage to one of the oldest and most respected wine producers in the world.


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Stuzzichini – Italian Finger Food
Crostini with Balsamic braised Radicchio and Goat Cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano and Caramelized Onion Quiche
Wine: Brut, Antinori “Montenisa”, Franciacorta DOCG
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Quaglia con Polenta e Salsa al Tartufo
Pan sautéed Quail over Polenta with Truffle sauce
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta “Marchesi Antinori”, 2004
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Tagliatelle al Dragoncello con Salsa d’Agnello Arrosto
Tarragon Tagliatelle with Roasted Lamb Ragu
Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva, Antinori “Badia a Passignano”, 2003
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Rotolo di Vitello Arrosto con Funghi Saltati e Vegetali Trifolati
Rolled Veal Roast, Wild Mushrooms and Garlic served with Parsley sautéed Vegetables
Wine: Antinori “Tignanello”, 2005
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Formaggio
Gorgonzola and Taleggio Cheeses with fresh Grape and Honey - Chili Pepper Jam
Wine: Muffato della Sala, Umbria, 2005


Cost: $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Space will be limited. RSVP required: 323-465-6650


Chef: Alberto Lazzarino Sommelier: Giuseppe Cossu


Melograno
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
323-465-6650
Valet Parking Available
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Melograno's Simpler Sundays

Chef Alberto Lazzarino is offering a special Sunday Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner. Regular menu available as well!

Antipasti

Glass of Prosecco

Soup Or Salad

Pasta

Gnocchi Or Pasta

Dolce

Dessert

Coffee Or Tea

Only $35, plus tax and gratuity

Melograno

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

323-465-6650

www.melogranohollywood.com

Ca Del Bosco Wine Dinner at Melograno

Melograno will be hosting a Wine Maker's Dinner with Maurizio Zanella of Ca' del Bosco on Thursday, October 30th, 2008. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with a world renowned winemaker. Chef Alberto Lazzarino has put together a menu that will elate the magnificence and sophistication of the wines from this “state of the art” winery.

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Polpo alla Griglia
Tender charred octopus with baby arugula, cherry tomato medley, slivered almonds in a malt vinegar dressing
Wine: Brut, Cà del Bosco “Cuvée Prestige”, Franciacorta DOCG
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Carpaccio di Anatra
House cured, double breast of duck with mixed lettuce in a light Gorgonzola dressing
Wine: Chardonnay, Cà del Bosco “Maurizio Zanella” 2004
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Gnocchi di Patate con Ragù di Cinghiale al Cioccolato
Freshly made potato gnocchi and ricotta cheese dumpling sautéed with chocolate marinated wild boar ragu
Wine: Pinot Nero, Cà del Bosco “Pinero” 2003
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Brasato di Bue al Barolo e Polenta
Slow Braised beef with Barolo wine and pomegranate served with yellow corn soft polenta
Wine: Rosso del Sebino, Cà del Bosco “Maurizio Zanella” 2001
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Fonduta di Castelmagno e Nocciole con Tartufo Nero e Castagne Arrosto
Hazelnut-Castelmagno cheese fondue with black truffle and roasted chestnuts
Wine: Brut, Cà del Bosco “Cuvée Annamaria Clementi” 2001, Franciacorta DOCG

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: Only $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Melograno
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
RSVP Required: 323-465-6650
www.melogranohollywood.com

Thursday Wine Collector's Night at Melograno

On Thursday evenings Melograno will feature “Wine Collector’s Night,” an event dedicated to everyone who has been saving "that special bottle" for the right moment.

Each week focuses on a specific grape varietal or wine region and Chef Alberto will create specials which pair perfectly with the “Theme.” So, run to your cellar and bring that special bottle to Melograno. Chef Alberto will cook in honor of your wine! On Wine Collector’s night there will be no corkage fee.

Valet parking available on Hudson (rear of building) with validation for $6.00.

Celebrate Ferragosto at Melograno Restaurant in Hollywood

A major summer event, "Ferragosto" is celebrated in all of Italy on August 15^th. It marks the peak of summer when everybody is on vacation whether by the beach, mountain destinations or parks. It is a very ancient pagan holiday that dates back to Roman Emperor Augustus’ time, when he decided that for one day everybody would stop work (Feriae Augusti-Ferragosto), including animals, to celebrate the end of major agricultural season.

Friday, August 15^th, 2008

Burrata e Melanzane
Marinated, roasted, organic Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato
Salad with fresh Burrata drizzled in Basil oil
Wine: Müller Thurgau, Cnaletto, Trentino, 2007

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Ravioli di Ricotta Agli Spinaci
Handmade Ravioli filled with fresh Ricotta cheese sautéed with
organic Baby Wild Spinach in a Sage Butter sauce

Wine: Vermentino di Sardegna, Dettori, Romangia, 2006
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Please select one of the following;

Salmone con Ruchetta e Fichi
Grilled Wild Caught Canadian Salmon served over Baby Wild Arugula
and Black Mission Figs

Wine: Pinot Nero "Superiore", Maso Poli, Trentino, 2005
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Anatra alle Pesche Piccanti
Pan Roasted Hudson Valley Duck Breast served with lightly spicy
roasted Nectarine au jus and sautéed heirloom vegetables

Wine: Amarone della Valpolicella, Santi, illasi, 2004
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Sorbetto
Fruit sorbet with macerated fresh fruit

Wine: Moscato d' Asti, Marenco "Strev", Piemonte, 2006

Reservations Required - $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity

($40 per person, plus tax and gratuity, without wine)